Blogs
May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month!
With the summer quickly approaching, skin cancer may not be in the forefront of your thoughts, but it should! More time spent in the sun, especially in Southern California, creates more risk of exposure to harmful skin cancer causing rays! The doctors at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology want to share some ways you can protect yourself during National
Eliminating Scars
A scar is a natural part of the body’s reaction to wounding or injury and is correlated with healing. Skin scars occur when the dermis (the deep, thick layer of skin) is damaged. The worse the initial damage is, the worse the scar will generally be. Most skin scars are flat and leave a trace
Non-Invasive Lipolysis or Liposculpture?
Most of us have a bulge of fat somewhere on our bodies that we wish wasn’t there. Generally, no amount of diet or exercise can spot reduce that problem area. In fact, some patients have noticed that sit-ups and crunches result in bigger abdominal muscles and actually cause the fat on the abdomen to protrude
Get Bathing Suit Ready With Laser Hair Removal!
With summer quickly approaching in Southern California, it’s just about that time of year to start thinking about getting ready to wear bathing suits, tank tops, and shorts. However, this time of year can also bring self-conscious concerns to many people with unwanted body hair. At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, we pride ourselves
Intense Pulsed Light Keeps The Compliments
Each month, we analyze what lasers and light devices are most popular at our office. It may surprise you that treatment with the IPL photofacial machine consistently wins the popularity contest! In fact, IPL usually surpasses even Botox as our most popular office treatment. So, we’re bet you’re wondering exactly what does IPL do and why
The Newest Liposculpture Craze: The Thigh Gap
Even though fashion comes and goes, the newest hip-hugging styles may be leading young fashionistas to seek liposculpture for their thighs. According to recent reports, the inner thighs have become one of the most commonly treated body areas with liposculpture technology for women between the ages of 20 and 35. At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in
Stressed? Your Skin Shows It!
If you believe that you’re good at hiding away all of the stresses in your life, think again. According to new reports, the amount of stress in your life can be reflected by one of the most important parts of your body—your skin! At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego, our team of world-renowned doctors
Putting An End To Thread Veins
According to a recent study, more men than ever before are seeking treatment to diminish the appearance of small “thread veins” near and on the nose. Just a decade ago, men accounted for only 5% of patients undergoing the treatment, and today, that number has skyrocketed to a whopping 40%! At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in
Cheek Hollows Got You Down? Sculptra Can Help!
If you’re in your late thirties or early forties and starting to notice that your cheeks aren’t as plumped up as they once were, you aren’t alone. Though facial fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, and Perlane are excellent for replacing lost volume to this area, the necessity of undergoing maintenance injections every 5-6 months is always
FDA Warns Against Fake Botox
Over the course of the past several months, the Food and Drug Administration has issued written warnings to more than 350 medical practices across the country who could be at risk of distributing fake Botox after realizing the bogus product had infiltrated distribution in Canada. If an individual is injected with the fake product, they
